The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino, a solid, dark garnet, with good fruit and spiciness on the nose, is medium-bodied but with much energy and continuity on the palate. On the finish, the plum and red currant fruit is very fresh. Drink: 2004-2010. This wine is superior to the 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, not reviewed, rather hard and tough, with some reduction on the nose. Poggio Antico is in the southwestern part of the zone, but rather high, and the style is rather elegant for this part of Montalcino Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Gorgeous aromas of berries, cherries and fresh porcini turn floral after a few minutes in the glass. Full-bodied, with a lovely silky tannin structure and a long, rich and subtle fruit character on the finish. Very serious. Best after 2005. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,310 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add